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New “Standing Wave Axial Nanometry (SWAN)” measures single biological molecules
An Indian-origin scientist and his colleagues at Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory in the US have developed a new technology called “Standing Wave Axial Nanometry (SWAN)” that can precisely measure single biological molecules. It is a mix of Optical and Atomic forces technologies. It can measure height and give complete 3 D structure of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Topics: Academic disciplines • Ames • Ames Laboratory • Iowa State University • Natural sciences • Optical tweezers • Physical sciences • Scanning probe microscopy • Story County, Iowa • United States Department of Energy national laboratories